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Discover the latest news and views on age and ageing – from analysis of what's hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people.

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Coronavirus and Black older people

Big issues

Dr Elizabeth Webb looks at the latest coronavirus statistics to examine the impact of the virus on Black older people.

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Black History Month

Big issues

Steph Harland introduces our Black History Month content and discusses how looking to the past will help us in our work.

Coronavirus: is this a second wave?

Big issues

Dr Elizabeth Webb looks at the numbers behind the headlines to reveal whether we're heading towards a second wave.

Visiting in care homes: where now?

Big issues

With COVID-19 cases rising, this blog from Age UK and the National Care Forum says visiting care homes should continue.

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How the NHS recovers from coronavirus

Big issues

Age UK's Senior Health Influencing Manager explores the ways in which the NHS needs to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Last updated: Sep 28 2023

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